Who are they - i googled could not find it ?
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Who are they - i googled could not find it ?
The blades area available at Paster Pharmacy, a well know online store in NYC.
That code gives a 10% discount at check out, and orders for $35+ allow free shipping.
Feather New Hi-Stainless Platinum Coated Double Edge Blades - 20x10 Pack
Made in Japan, the Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edge Blade has a reputation as one of the sharpest on the market today, with an amazing performance of between 5-10 shaves off a single double edge blade! One of the sharpest blades on the market Platinum coated Ideal for more experienced users Made...
The blades area available at Paster Pharmacy, a well know online store in NYC.
That code gives a 10% discount at check out, and orders for $35+ allow free shipping.
Feather New Hi-Stainless Platinum Coated Double Edge Blades - 20x10 Pack
Made in Japan, the Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edge Blade has a reputation as one of the sharpest on the market today, with an amazing performance of between 5-10 shaves off a single double edge blade! One of the sharpest blades on the market Platinum coated Ideal for more experienced users Made...pasteurpharmacy.com
Oops my bad - did not realize that was the code not the website
I should read more slowly instead of my bad habit of skimming too fast
What an idiot - i must do better !!
My 1st shave with Henson AL13+
All my questions has finally been answered and my own personal assessment below.
Post in thread 'WhiskerLess DE Shaving Journey'
WhiskerLess DE Shaving Journey - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/whiskerless-de-shaving-journey.650854/post-12660476
All my questions has finally been answered and my own personal assessment below.
Post in thread 'WhiskerLess DE Shaving Journey'
WhiskerLess DE Shaving Journey - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/whiskerless-de-shaving-journey.650854/post-12660476
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Sunday April 21, 2024
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Henson ++ (169)
Blade: Crystal Israeli (1)
Post: TOBS Sandalwood
Sunday April 21, 2024
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Henson ++ (169)
Blade: Crystal Israeli (1)
Post: TOBS Sandalwood
I do not mind replacing a blade as often as needed. However I am lazy. If a blade can allow me not to open the razor every day or every couple of days I am super happy. With Astra, shaving every day, I was replacing the blade every other shave. Then, when I start using two razors, aggressive for WTG and XTG and mild for ATG, I saw that I could comfortably change the blade on the aggressive every three shaves, tried a fourth shave a coupe of times with mediocre results.
Well, today I had my fourth shave with a Wizamet, with the mild ATG (still using the Astra with the aggressive) and it was practically as smooth as the previous three. Just a tad less, almost not noticeable and almost zero tagging and no irritation after the shave, but it make me think that I don't want to push it to five shaves. Beautiful blade. I will have to try the Polsilver again and see if they perform the same.
Well, today I had my fourth shave with a Wizamet, with the mild ATG (still using the Astra with the aggressive) and it was practically as smooth as the previous three. Just a tad less, almost not noticeable and almost zero tagging and no irritation after the shave, but it make me think that I don't want to push it to five shaves. Beautiful blade. I will have to try the Polsilver again and see if they perform the same.
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A fantastic shave with the medium. If this keeps up It just might overtake the other two.
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Monday April 22, 2024
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson ++ (170)
Blade: Crystal Israeli (1)
Post: Tabac
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Monday April 22, 2024
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson ++ (170)
Blade: Crystal Israeli (1)
Post: Tabac
A quick check in. The Medium is my least used razor but lately I've been liking it so much that I'm putting the other two away for awhile.
Henson Razor First Use: October 14, 2021
"First ever Face and Head shave with the Henson AL 13 Mild. I had my doubts with the small blade gap but the results just blew me away! Ridiculously good!"
Henson Usage (number of shaves) through 04/22/2024
Total shave with Henson Razors: 882
Detailed breakdown by aggression:
Henson + = 434
Henson ++ = 170
Henson +++ = 278
Henson Razor First Use: October 14, 2021
"First ever Face and Head shave with the Henson AL 13 Mild. I had my doubts with the small blade gap but the results just blew me away! Ridiculously good!"
Henson Usage (number of shaves) through 04/22/2024
Total shave with Henson Razors: 882
Detailed breakdown by aggression:
Henson + = 434
Henson ++ = 170
Henson +++ = 278
You’re tempting me. At some point I’m going to pick a medium up. I love the mild and aggressive, but the thought of replacing both of them with the medium is very appealing.
I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of it. We’re all enablers here but honestly, for me it shaves closer than the mild with less buffing and no irritation.
Noooo, don't make me curious, always asking the same thing myself.
Surprise to find out that AL13+ was as mild as my Rockwell’s R2 plate.
I was comfortable shaving with R3 & R4 plates which now makes me wonder how’s the aggressiveness of AL13++.
But my end game was to get Ti22 if I enjoy shaving with Henson.
Don’t want to waste with something which I will regret not using.
In my case I like all three levels for different reasons. As a result, I prefer having all three AL's rather than one Ti.
This is bugging me but serious question to all other AL13 users here. How can you tell you have tighten your razor just to the point of its ideal torque?
I am always cautious when I tighten it. I know its snug fit and tight already. But I could also tell that an extra turn is possible if I push it any further. Never felt this way with stainless steel.
AL13 being aluminum is soft and could deform easily. I was scared that the thread will snap or squeeze the top cap and base plate if I over tighten it.
Blade Personna Comfort Coated (2) also felt different, it became sharper not smooth at all. I can feel the blade on my 1st stroke despite no pressure at all.
It felt aggressive not mild as my previous shave. Was it because I did not tighten the razor to the fullest or was it because the blade coating wore off?
Today was my 2nd shave and it was like a completely different razor and blade altogether. Lots of irritation but still a close shave.
I am always cautious when I tighten it. I know its snug fit and tight already. But I could also tell that an extra turn is possible if I push it any further. Never felt this way with stainless steel.
AL13 being aluminum is soft and could deform easily. I was scared that the thread will snap or squeeze the top cap and base plate if I over tighten it.
Blade Personna Comfort Coated (2) also felt different, it became sharper not smooth at all. I can feel the blade on my 1st stroke despite no pressure at all.
It felt aggressive not mild as my previous shave. Was it because I did not tighten the razor to the fullest or was it because the blade coating wore off?
Today was my 2nd shave and it was like a completely different razor and blade altogether. Lots of irritation but still a close shave.
@WhiskerLess wrote:
“How can you tell you have tighten your razor just to the point of its ideal torque?”
I tighten it until it stops. I don’t attempt over tightening because it’s not required. It’s machined to extremely tight tolerances. Love the engineering!
“How can you tell you have tighten your razor just to the point of its ideal torque?”
I tighten it until it stops. I don’t attempt over tightening because it’s not required. It’s machined to extremely tight tolerances. Love the engineering!
I think if it feels snug, you're good to go. No need for gorilla-tightness. If you look at it from the side, you should be able to see that the blade is clamped.
RE: Personna, maybe the blade wasn't seated properly? That could be why it felt snug but not quite tight, and the shave was harsh? I've never used a blade that worked for me in other razors that didn't perform well in the Henson.
Like T Bone, I look at it from the side and see when the top cap is seated on the baseplate. That tells one how far to go. Even with the Hensons, I use a plastic washer between the base plate and handle, as it feels smoother to me as I tighten it.
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